Name: One-Eyed King
YOB: Y19 (2yo) Gender: Colt Colour: Bay Height: 17.2hh Pedigree: Foundation x Foundation Running Style: Closer/On Your Left Distance: 9-12 furlongs Surface: Dirt Jockey: Peter Dales Grade: G5 |
One-Eyed King is certainly not what most expect to see when they consider a racehorse. This is because, as his name suggests, he only has one eye. His left eye is completely missing - not because of a horrible accident, but because the vet was required to remove it for health reasons.
Originally training to be a racehorse before this occurred, Dobbin's original owners gave up on that dream for him. They put him up for sale, which was when William Smith, on of the stable's trainers, discovered him. After the success of Graham, his original project pony, he wanted something a bit more challenging to work with, and so he convinced Arthur and Peter to let him pick him up. They weren't originally convinced by his proposal, but William offered to buy him with his own money. Under the condition that he had to pay for his board as well until he proved himself on the track, King of the Hill Stables gained another colt for their roster. Dobbin is a sweet boy. He adores any kind of attention he can get, be it treat, cuddles, or just being talked to. The possibility of affection makes him surprisingly easy to work with as it makes him very eager to please. There was some struggle towards the starts of his training in regards to loud noises, but this was worked on until it no longer bothered him - well, barring one exception. Thunder, and the accompanying lightning, still terrifies him in a habit that it seems will stick around for good. With his missing eye, it is only natural that One-Eyed King prefers to spend the majority of a race somewhere where he can see his fellow competitors. After springing from the starting gate (something that he is surprisingly comfortable with given his lack of vision on one side), he settles into a closer type of position. He will, however, always run towards the left hand side of the track. This ensures that no horse is sneaking up on his blind left side, as well as allowing him the comfort of knowing that other horses are not behind him. Of course, horses cannot always be kept from these positions, which is why he and his jockey have worked hard together to learn some signals to warn him of any possible incoming 'threats'. His jockey uses his feet to do this, and Dobbin has learnt to trust his warnings without question. Through their partnership, they manage to navigate the track almost as if this colt was any other horse with perfect vision! Like a typical closer, Dobbin is urged on in the last furlong, speeding up the track - often to the far left side in order to try and avoid weaving in an out of other horses. His jockey guides him as he speeds past those on the track, encouraging him all the way to the finish line. |
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Race Record
6-1-3-0
2YO Season (Y21)
1st - Janvier Maiden - 10F - M - D - TW January W1 (3)
2nd - NORMAN HALL STAKES* (2yo colts) - 9F - M+ - D - TW January W3 (7)
2nd - NOBLE INDY STAKES* - (2yo colts) - 10F - M+ - D - GHF February W2 (7)
2nd - PALINDROME STAKES* (2yo) - 11F - M+ - D - GHF February W3 (6)
4th - The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Dirt** (2yo) - 9F - Dirt - TW March W2 (5)
4th - MAGIC MILLIONS COLTS DIRT* - OPEN 10F D 2Y0 C - GHF April W1 (5)
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Race Record
6-1-3-0
2YO Season (Y21)
1st - Janvier Maiden - 10F - M - D - TW January W1 (3)
2nd - NORMAN HALL STAKES* (2yo colts) - 9F - M+ - D - TW January W3 (7)
2nd - NOBLE INDY STAKES* - (2yo colts) - 10F - M+ - D - GHF February W2 (7)
2nd - PALINDROME STAKES* (2yo) - 11F - M+ - D - GHF February W3 (6)
4th - The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Dirt** (2yo) - 9F - Dirt - TW March W2 (5)
4th - MAGIC MILLIONS COLTS DIRT* - OPEN 10F D 2Y0 C - GHF April W1 (5)
Horse Credit: Patch